The Pirate’s Alley Faulkner Society is pleased to announce the winners, runners-up, and other finalists in its 2018 competition. The primary guideline given to both preliminary and final round judges is: “Publishable with professional editing.” The difference between semi-finalists, finalists, and the short lists is the amount of professional editing which would be required for publication. We would also like to thank the literary professionals who lent their time and expertise to the 2018 competition and festival. Click here for more information on the editors and agents.

NovelFor Novel, entries totaled 438, of which nine were selected for the short list, 83 as finalists, and 158 as semi-finalists. Another 188 manuscripts did not place. The entries came from 41 states, including 48 entries from Louisiana writers, and 13 foreign countries.

The Society received 117 non-fiction books from 26 states, including 23 from Louisiana writers, and three foreign countries for the 2018 competition. Of the 117 entries, 85 did not place. Eight were selected for the Short list and 12 each as Finalists and Semi-finalists.

NovellaThe Faulkner Society received 78 novella entries, including 31 entries from Louisiana writers and 57 from 14 states and five foreign countries. Of the 78 entries, 50 did not place in the competition, nine placed as semi-finalists, 10 as finalists, and nine were selected for the Short List.WinnerAmong the Porcelain, Daniel Turtel, New York, NY
Runner-UpAisling Springs, Poet Wolfe, New Orleans, LA
Others on the Short List

Short StoryThe Faulkner Society received a total of 147 short story entries of which 16 were selected for the Short List. There were 40 finalists and 22 semi-finalists selected. Another 69 manuscripts did not place. 31 entries were received from Louisiana writers with other entries from 17 states and five foreign countries.
WinnerA Shambles by Matthew Pitt of Fort Worth, TX
Runner-up

Novel-in-ProgressFor the Novel-in-Progress category, the Society received a total of 198 entries with 15 selected for the short list, 51 as finalists, 64 as semi-finalists. Another 68 manuscripts did not place in the competition. Of the 198 entries, 49 were from Louisiana writers.f

PoetryThe Faulkner Society received a total of 146 entries for the Poetry Category, 36 of which were fromLouisiana Writers and 110 from 16 states and three foreign countries. The preliminary judges selected 24 for the short list, 42 other finalists, and 39 semi-finalists. Another 41 entries did not place.

Short Short Story by a High School StudentThe Faulkner Society received 78 entries in the category, with eight manuscripts selected for the short list, six as other finalists, and seven as semi-finalists. Another 57 entries did not place in the competition. The entries came from 16 states, including 33 from Louisiana students.Equal Winners